The Yankees have their 26-man roster for the ALDS, deciding on 11 pitchers and 15 place gamers so as to add some pace off the bench.
Pitchers Marcus Stroman and Mark Leiter Jr. have been left off the roster, whereas Tim Meza made it as a second lefty reliever and outfielder Duke Ellis made it as a pinch hitter.
The schedule for the five-game collection — together with days off after Video games 1, 2 and 4 — allowed the Yankees to take fewer pitchers than standard.
They solely wanted three starters (Gerritt Cole, Carlos Rodon and Luis Gill or Clark Schmidt), whereas the remainder of their pitchers will be capable to throw usually.
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with Alex Verdugo is set to start Game 1 in left field, the Yankees’ bench will likely be Jason Dominguez, Trent Grisham, Jose Trevino, John Berti, Ellis and Ben Rice or Osvaldo Cabrera (whoever does not begin at first base).
Berti and Cabrera are pace threats, however they’re additionally beneficial for his or her defensive flexibility, which may enable Aaron Boone to be extra aggressive with Ellis’ use as a pinch runner.
Stroman, who was moved to the bullpen in mid-September earlier than making his final begin when Nestor Cortes was injured, does not have the spin and miss stuff that’s beneficial as a reliever, particularly within the playoffs.
Lighter does, however he was hit exhausting after being acquired by the Cubs on the deadline, posting a 4.98 ERA and giving up six residence runs in 21 appearances with the Yankees.
Jake Cousins was in a position to return from a strained pec in time to make the roster, whereas Anthony Rizzo (damaged fingers) was unable.
The veteran first baseman mentioned Friday evening that he hopes he can return in time for the ALCS if the group makes it there.
Yankees 2024 ALDS Roster
Hunters: Austin Wells, Jose Trevino
Infielders: Anthony Volpe, Gleyber Torres, Jazz Chisholm Jr., John Berti, Osvaldo Cabrera, Ben Rice
Subject gamers: Aaron Choose, Juan Soto, Alex Verdugo, Jason Dominguez, Trent Grisham, Duke Ellis
DH: Giancarlo Stanton
pitchers: Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Louis Gill, Clark Schmidt, Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes, Jake Cousins, Ian Hamilton, Tommy Kahnle, Tim Hill, Tim Meza
